The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.91 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
92.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft